The Appraisal Update - Episode 2 - 02118019

In which Bryan Reynolds talks about basements. Can you trust the homeowner? Hal Humphreys here. Along with Bryan Reynolds, I produce this podcast and help with educational development here at Appraiser eLearning. I once had a basement issue with a house that I owned. I sold my first home in Green Hills in Nashville several years ago. An agent wanted to show the house to her client and scheduled a showing on a weekend. It had rained - a lot - the previous week, like several nights in a row. The basement leaked, normal for the area. But I was living about an hour south of Nashville and hadn't been to the house in several days. Unbeknownst to me, someone had unplugged the sump pump. The basement was a deep flowing river. The agent, who happened to be Jim (partner in AeL) McLeod's mother, was shocked. I think she doubted my trustworthiness as I had told her the basement leaked, but it wasn't a problem - since we had a sump pump that kept pace with rising water levels. I had been telling the truth, but someone had unplugged the sump, so there was about five feet of standing water in the basement. She did not sell the house to her client.Always check the basement. Always check the homeowner's statements. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to watch these episodes:  /appraiserelearning✅ GET your APPRAISER CE here: appraiserelearning.com🔥 STAY INFORMED with daily news and updates on The Appraisal Buzz: appraisalbuzz.com📱 Follow us on socials: AeL's Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/appraiserelearning/AeL's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/appraiserelearning/Reynolds' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Reynolds-Associates-100063575604046/Reynolds' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reynoldsandassociates/The Appraisal Update Podcast is your go-to source for the latest news, trends, and insights in the appraisal industry. It's produced by Appraiser eLearning.  We’re more than just a CE provider. We offer free training and resources to our community of followers. So next time you’re on the road or have some free time, download an episode of “The Appraisal Update Podcast,” or tune into our free monthly webinar, “The Appraisal Report Webinar.” Appraiser eLearning is the trusted resource for appraisers – available 24/7, anywhere, from any device. It’s all online, and it’s all flexible.Learn because you want to.